State Audit Bill in Legislature Faces Uncertain Passage
The State Audit Bill, intended to audit all state departments, remains unclear whether lawmakers passed it. Confusion over journal entry and lingering doubt prompt calls that the measure should have been enacted before the session ends. The piece warns that without auditing and proper highway funding plans, state governance and federal matching funds risk loss amid rising government scope.
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Memorial services for Frederick Douglass held at Pierce's Chapel
Athens Banner records last night a large gathering of African Americans at Pierce's Chapel to honor Frederick Douglass. Speakers avoided offensive language, praising Douglass's character while noting Southern Anglo Saxon limits on endorsement.
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Did It Ever Occur To You A Athens Market Outlook Story
Athens merchants expect record business this fall as farmers report large cotton and food crops. Citizens foresee better times within a year with wider clothing and shoe purchases, while boll weevil eradication and field work are urged for a 60 percent crop. Col Henry C. Tuck’s oratory draws crowds in political previews.
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Lemon Bleach Recipe For Ski Girls
A fragmented note describes squeezing two lemons into a small container to make a lemon bleach. The text mentions minor costs and unclear quantities but centers on a simple citrus cleaning method.
News items from Barrow Greene and Oconee counties
A regional page notes Rev. Jesse B M Dood becomes pastor at Winder First Baptist. Marriages include E L Moore of Atlanta to Miss Belle Edwards of Winder in Gainesville. Cedar Creek Church saw a 22 add ons. salaries questioned against farm land prices. A man jailed for breaking into Citizens Pharmacy. a colored house burned near Winder. Local leader Prof N H Ballard named head of state schools. Miss Cliva Mary Edwards dies in Liberty. Anabel Atkinson and Capt R I McMillen wed. J F B Nixon saw mill burned. losses total 800. Convict Perry Smith recaptured in Detroit. First bale of Oconee cotton brings 32 cents at auction. Bogart Baptist to host Home Coming. Claude Boyd injured after mule accident. in Athens hospital. Sheriff Watson auctioned truckloads to end a distillery issue. Ogle mills active. Crawford High School opened brilliantly. Jas per Emma Kate Cry of Jaspe ne Meters Centry details. Eaton ton Commercial Club eyes Joel Chandler Har-
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J. F. B. Nixon
Perry Smith
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Athens
Lee Family Notices In Roanoke Cemetery Service
Roanoke reports the death of a local resident with the funeral to be held at the Washington and Lee University area. The obituary lists H Lee and Renee Taktionge as relatives and notes the body arrived from Hot puriogs with services at a waters meat location. The Lee mansion is mentioned in connection with the event.
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Governor Hardwick Seeks Funds to Keep Georgia School Open
Governor Hardwick indicated the state cannot finance the Georgia Home for Defective Children without legislative approval. Augusta residents propose a private underwrite of 26,000 for next year, with expectation of reimbursement when the legislature reconvenes. Hardwick showed interest in a plan involving Augusta donors to keep the institution operating and treated as a state need.
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Governor cites drafting error on school reimbursement funds
The governor argues the General Assembly intended funds for the school operation reimbursement and cites a drafting error that hindered passage in 1933. He says lawmakers would likely pass a bill to reimburse Augus tans, and he would support such action if in office. The piece also warns doors closing would force forty to fifty inmates, including thirteen orphans, to find alternate care, prompting a state dilemma.
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